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1940s ladies boots

1940s-50s Size 10 Ladies Boots

1940s-50s Size 10 Ladies Boots This is a pair of vintage boots that makes me wish I had bigger feet. I LOVE these boots! They were made by ACME in the 1940s or early ‘50s and still have their original heels, original soles and original stitching — all in very good condition. But the pattern and [...]

25inch puzzlework shrine full view front  flash

Important Collection of Puzzlework Shrines (#1)

Important Collection of Puzzlework Shrines (#1) About the Collection: This impressive folk art shrine is one of four examples acquired from the family of Martin F. Werth (1893-1973), a Swiss-born immigrant to the United States who settled in Anoka, Minnesota, where he became a dairy farmer. Mr. Werth was also an accomplished craftsman and, in [...]

Unique folk art stand detail of base

Unique Folk Art Stand with Slate Shelves

Unique Folk Art Stand with Slate ShelvesI reserve the word “amazing” for those special items that almost defy description. Given the asymmetrical form, rich surface and unusual materials of this unique three-tiered folk art stand, it more than qualifies. This curious and wonderful piece is constructed of mixed woods, with an undulating central “post” that [...]

detail tramp art cross with applied heart

Large, Stately Heart-Decorated Cross

Large, Stately Heart-Decorated Cross With its stately size, striking geometric form and original gilded surface, this chip carved tramp arts cross has unmistakable presence. Carved and painted applied hearts once decorated both sides of the cross but, as the photos show, only the painted outline of a heart remains on one side. The work of a [...]